Strengths: An excellent all-around athlete with a nice frame and good length. Slaughter doesn't mind getting dirty in the paint, and worked hard enough to become one of the best rebounders in the NCAA despite below average size. Slaughter is tenacious attacking the glass. He also shows nice instincts going out of his area to pull down rebounds. On offense he is limited to within 10 feet of the basket, but has slowly begun to expand his game. He probably still has some nice upside if an NBA team has the patience to develop him.

Weaknesses: Undersized, underskilled and completely not ready for the NBA. He has a power forward's game in a small forward's body. His ball-handling is virtually non-existent and his mid-range game is inconsistent. In the post, he relies almost exclusively on his athleticism, showing poor footwork and no left-hand. Slaughter still has problems defensively with foul trouble, and has a tendency to chase after blocked shots and risk his position for the ensuing rebound.

Outlook:Slaughter made a poor decision in declaring for the draft as both a sophomore and now as a junior, and has put himself in a very tough spot. He's a 'tweener, but someone could take a flyer on him in the second round due to his athleticism and upside.

Comparison: James Singleton

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